USPTA Elite Tennis Teaching Professional


D.O.B. 1/26/65

442-666-9497

vegantennis2016@gmail.com


Roy Cosio, a native of Lima Peru, teaches tennis with the same wholehearted commitment that catapulted him to his first national title at the age of 8 in the 10 and under division.

"I think that we (the tennis professionals) have to prove ourselves each and every day, and give 100 percent in our duties. Otherwise, we fail," this passionate USPTA Elite member said.

Roy sees teaching as an inviting challenge because every player is different. "Every day is a new experience in this profession", he said, "….and that's why I like it!"

Roy has more than 50 years playing experience and has been teaching since 1982.

Teaching Experience

This USPTA pro taught at Acuna-Victorero Tennis Academy and Las Terrazas Tennis Club, both in Lima, Peru. He also worked at Ocean Village Tennis Camp in Fort Pierce, Fla.; Santa Clara Tennis Center in Santa Clara, CA; The Tennis Doctors in San Jose, CA.; Clubsport of San Ramon, CA, which twice honored him with a Quality Service Award; and Lifetime Tennis Inc. at Cupertino Sports Center in Cupertino, CA, where he was elected "Pro of the Year" in 1999.

In 2005 thru Feb 2008, Roy launched "INKAnab Tennis" on the beautiful courts of the Jacob Hamblin Park in the city of Kanab, Utah.

In March 2008, Roy has moved back to California forming "INKAlifornia Tennis" where he was an independent contractor offering his services in 2 sites, as a Tennis Director in Millenium Sports Club in El Dorado County in the city of Shingle Springs, and in the city of Cameron Park, in the Cameron Park Lake facility.

Coming back to the California central coast in 2010 Roy started to work in S.F. Bay Area, this time back with Lifetime Tennis Inc. in a new contract with the city of Walnut Creek. His position as tennis director let him create the path of learning of many students in the area.

From 2011-2014, living again in Felton (near Santa Cruz) Roy joined the pro team at La Madrona Swim and Racket Club in Santa Cruz, CA, where he offered his services as a junior program director. Roy is a big believer o the TAU system and his program thrived from kids loving the full interaction of the activities.

Roy's experience includes instruction on both hard courts and clay courts.

Now in the California Desert Roy shares his tennis experience throughout the area and mainly at Shadow Mountain Resort and Club since 2017.

Playing Experience

He started playing tennis at the age of 4 under the supervision of the widely known Olmedo family (Davis Cup and Wimbledon champions).

When he was 8 years old, he captured his first national title in the age 10 division. Roy went on to hold a string of No. 1 positions in every age group through the 18s. This gave him the chance to defend the colors of his country, with the national junior team, throughout the continent.

By the time he was 18, Roy already was in the top 10 of the men's open division in Peru. He reached his best position (No. 7) at the age of 20, being just a little short of representing his country in the Davis Cup (Only the best 5 are part of The Elite Davis Cup Team).

At 23, Roy came to the United States to try professional competition. He played satellite tournaments (now called "Futures") in Florida, gaining much experience and feeling what is like being on the tour. 

Although no longer a touring pro, Roy is still playing tournaments today. "It's the spark that keeps the fire alive," he said.

In 1994, Roy was ranked No. 3 in the USTA Northern California Section men's 5.5 singles, No. 2 in Nor Cal men's 5.5 doubles with partner Rob Kelton, and No. 1 in mixed doubles with his wife, Vicki. They also won the Grand Prix in the NorCal mixed 5.5 doubles that year.

Roy finished the 1997 season ranked No. 1 in the Nor Cal men's 5.5 singles doubles and mixed (with his wife Vicki's)division. He also won the Grand Prix in the Nor Cal men's 5.5 singles. 

In 2000, Roy was ranked No. 27 in the Northern California Men's Open singles division. In 2002, he was ranked No. 43 in the same division.

Recently (Jan 2015) Roy and Vicki relocated to beautiful Palm Desert, CA. and created:

 "Roy Cosío's Coachella Valley Tennis School"

Where all levels and aves can benefit of a true game building program and really enjoying the benefits of this amazing Olympic sport.


Roy believes that training hard is optimal for our health only with the right fuel for your body.

Thank you all for loving this magnificent game and hope to see you soon at any of the beautiful Coachella Valley tennis courts!!